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Grandparents adopted my husband's son who is 7 now. If both grand parents were to passway suddenly. Who would get the child?
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Answered on June 23, 2014
You husband is now the older brother of the child. It is possible for an adult older brother to be designated guardian of a minor younger brother....
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What's going to happen? This is my first time being pulled Over and first offense
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Answered on June 23, 2014
You have raised many issues that can give rise to possible defenses. The stop was probably legal, but it may be able to be challenged. The search...
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I have POA over my niece . I want to Adopt her . her father has been MIA for 3 yrs .
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Answered on June 19, 2014
It sounds like you should be able to proceed with the adoption without the father's consent. However, adoption law is very complex and I would...
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My 20y/o son stole from a friend's house. The *friend* came to my home last night at 9pm and ask for $500 & he would drop charge
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Answered on June 17, 2014
I have practiced law in Volusia County since 1985. If there is one thing that the Prosecutors are always concerned about, it is restitution for...
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Can a 16 year old girl get in trouble for dating a 19 year old going on 20 in Florida?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
I agree with Mr. Haber 100%.
Here are some additional factors that you and your friends may not have considered:
(1) The grandma may object to...
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Just moved from Colorado to Florida. Cops found marijuana in my pocket. what am I looking at?
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Answered on June 16, 2014
It is not normal (and may not have been legal) for the officer to order you out of your car and frisk you. If your Fourth Amendment rights were...
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I am awaiting court for a grand theft 10,000-20,000 and i am already a convicted felon. Any ideas as to what may happen?
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Answered on June 13, 2014
Normally the maximum sentence for a Third Degree Felony is 5 years prison. However, in some circumstances that penalty can be enhanced. For...
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After being arrested with over 20 grams of marijuana, what punishments do I face as a 17 year old?
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Answered on June 12, 2014
The fact that this is your first offense and that you are a juvenile can both work in your favor when negotiating a resolution of your case. There...
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My sister has a vop for a misdemeanor charge for dirty urine what will happen to her
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Answered on June 11, 2014
She will probably be held in jail until the hearing on her VOP. However, we are sometimes able to have a VOP client released on bond, or to...
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How do I know that my attorney has done everything to get me the best possible plea deal?
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Answered on June 11, 2014
The offer does not sound unreasonable but you should be aware that even if the court withholds adjudication you are NOT eligible to have your...
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